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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,475.88, 276,656.61 and 119,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,475.88, 276,656.61 and 119,903.40 is: 165,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,475.88 : 276,656.61 = 119,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,475.88/276,656.61 = 119,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,475.88x = 276,656.61 × 119,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,475.88x = 33,172,068,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,068,171.47/200,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,466.63

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